SOLUTION: What is a easier way to solve problems such as: 2x-3+4x=5x-1

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Question 126991: What is a easier way to solve problems such as: 2x-3+4x=5x-1
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x-3%2B4x=5x-1 Start with the given equation



6x-3=5x-1 Combine like terms on the left side


6x=5x-1%2B3Add 3 to both sides


6x-5x=-1%2B3 Subtract 5x from both sides


x=-1%2B3 Combine like terms on the left side


x=2 Combine like terms on the right side

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Answer:
So our answer is x=2